Articles by Amanda Towner

US Air Force SERE Modernizes Training

May 13, 2020

The 336th Training Group is streamlining U.S. Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape training with several possible permanent changes to modernize training which have been under review but are being expedited because of COVID-19.

US Air Force Acquires Third A-29 from SNC

May 13, 2020

Amanda Towner

In an agreement with the U.S. Air Force, global aerospace and national security contractor Sierra Nevada Corporation will deliver an additional A-29 Super Tucano for the Combat Aviation Advisor mission for Air Force Special Operations Command.

Virtual SOFIC Program Begins

May 12, 2020

Amanda Towner

The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) and U.S. Special Operations Command are hosting a virtual Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (vSOFIC) online, May 11-15. Image credit: NDIA After canceling this year's annual SOFIC event in Tampa, Florida, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, NDIA and SOCOM developed a new online...

Quantum3D Wins KAI Contract

May 12, 2020

Amanda Towner

Quantum3D’s flagship real-time image generator (IG) product, MANTIS, was selected by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for the company’s new generation fighter aircraft training simulator. This turnkey image generator system will include hardware, software, installation and OEM training, a database generation system, a comprehensive database, and spare parts. In addition...

ChristianaCare Given Grant to Expand COVID-19 Program

May 12, 2020

Amanda Towner

ChristianaCare has received a $714,000 grant from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to support telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

GE Hitachi Collaborates with Virtualware on VR Workforce Training

May 12, 2020

Amanda Towner

GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy and Virtualware have collaborated on workforce training that is based on Virtual Reality Immersive Rooms. GE Hitachi will provide the OEM expertise, the training content, and the process know-how, and Virtualware will provide the Enterprise VR Solution VIROO Immersive Room, along with training simulators, in different...

Concurrent Technologies Wins $7.8M Marine Corps Contract

May 12, 2020

Amanda Towner

The U.S. Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) has awarded Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) a contract modification worth $7.8 million; it exercises the second option year on a previously awarded contract for services to support Marine Corps’ energy security requirements. CTC won the original prime contract in September 2018 and...

Raytheon Technologies to Train Afghan Air Force Pilots

May 12, 2020

Amanda Towner

The U.S. Army Contracting Command has selected Raytheon Intelligence & Space, a business of Raytheon Technologies, to train Afghanistan Air Force pilots under a three-year contract valued up to $145 million. The Afghan Air Force’s newest pilots hold up their certificates in celebration after having graduated from Initial Entry...

Edwards Expands Test Capabilities With T-7A Distributed Test Operations

May 11, 2020

Amanda Towner

During this time of continued Air Force Innovation, the T-7A Test Team of the Air Force’s new pilot trainer, the T-7A Red Hawk, has developed innovative ways to maintain the Air Force Test Center’s level of excellence in support of the T-7A Test Program. The T-7A Test Team executed...

RED 6 ATARS Integrated with Unreal Engine

May 11, 2020

Amanda Towner

Epic Games’ Unreal Engine has been integrated with Red 6’s flight training system ATARS (Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System). Image credit: Red 6 ATARS is a wide field-of-view, full color outdoor augmented reality solution that works in dynamic outdoor environments. ATARS allows virtual and constructive assets into the real-world...

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